History lecture: Afonso Costa’s role in the Portuguese Republic
Historian Peter Booker, co-founder of the Algarve History Association (AHA), will present a lecture on Afonso Costa – a man during his lifetime as much loved as he was hated.
News Review: Presidential harassment, autistic PM?, eco hopes crushed
In this episode, Natasha discusses her three news picks of the week including the Portugal’s presidential contest where sexual harassment claims are overshadowing proceedings, the recent Orwellian tone of the
Vale do Lobo awarded ‘ESG Engaged’ seal of success
Algarve luxury resort Vale do Lobo has been awarded the “ESG Engaged” seal, granted by national tourism authority Turismo de Portugal in December 2025, which recognises the resort’s commitment to
Goodbye USA, Olá Ericeira! – Interview with James Holley
Our guest today is James Holley AKA ‘An Old Guy in Europe’, who moved from California to Ericeira (and more recently to Espinho), and is very happy with the decisions
Cinema: Die, My Love
Grappling with severe postpartum depression and a crumbling sense of reality, she becomes increasingly agitated and erratic within her isolated home. As her husband, Jackson, watches helplessly, Grace’s internal battle
Cinema: 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple
The society emerging from the Rage Virus outbreak begins to collapse into institutionalized brutality. Dr. Ian Kelson makes a groundbreaking discovery, while young Spike finds himself trapped in the terrifying
Algarve groups collect “record” 400 gifts for needy children
For the fourth consecutive year, Helping Hands Algarve (HHA), in partnership with Amigos do Museu in São Brás de Alportel, successfully carried out their annual Christmas project to collect and
Catholic mass in English in Carvoeiro
Catholic mass in English will be held this Sunday, January 18, at 4pm at the chapel on the cliffs (Ermida da Nossa Senhora da Encarnação) in Carvoeiro – this is
News Review: Deadly ambulance delays, Portugal & Venezuela, Airport relief
In this episode, our sixth, Natasha discusses her three news picks of the week including people dying waiting for ambulances, the Portuguese response to Trump’s action on Venezuela, and unexpected,
Strong player fields in Portugal introduce 100-plus G4D tournaments for 2026
Following the first tournament in the calendar in New Zealand, Europe’s contribution to 100-plus G4D (golf for the disabled) tournaments run, supported or approved by EDGA begins in January with